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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1905

Page

2

Republicans Eye City Election Overall Ambition

Republicans in Indianapolis mobilize for city elections with talk of honoring Harry B. Smith Samuel Rubens and Newton Harding as potential candidates for mayor clerk and council seats. Buckwalter Logsdon and others maneuver for nominations and influence while factions spar over the top posts and party leadership across wards.

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Burchett Killed In Freight Train Wreck

Special to the Journal from Lafayette reports a freight train collision after a brake failure near an industrial yard. Engineer Landay Burchott of Indianapolis died. Fire Chief Al Niwhivh of Hutkunpotis and Ran vald, an extra crewman, were seriously injured. The wreck damaged four cars and a locomotive, with cause under investigation.

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Federal court and fugitive held in Terre Haute case

In September a man known as Kaloo Keepie was rented in Brazil and later brought to Indiany polls. Deputy Marshal Alundo says Cooper, a well known person from Terre Monte, was indicted in the last federal court term. He forfeited bail and fled Terre Haute after notification. authorities have since sought him.

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House a Woman Built by Santa Ana Wife

Mrs. Chas. Smith of Santa Ana California completed a house without aid to show a woman can construct a home. She designed plans herself and built a modest two story residence with a redwood interior and a carved mantel fireplace. The chimney proved the hardest part yet it draws well and the project brought local admiration.

Chas. Smith Santa Ana Cal Inver Hut Mrs. Smith

Sanity Inquests Cost County Ten Thousand a Year

A fragmented 1904 county report outlines the high cost of sanity inquests, with figures showing entries for witnesses and fees. It notes the burden on taxpayers and mentions proposals to create a permanent commission of psychiatrists to handle such inquests salaried.

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Booty in Wheeling robbery leads to river chase

Police captured two women after a jewelry store theft at Genthers in Wheeling West Virginia. They attempted to flee across the Ohio River throwing a quantity of jewelry into the water. Suspects named Harry and Park Goodman, believed from Pittsburgh.

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Shippers Protest Rates At Western Freight Meetings

Unfair rate adjustments over years have cut Chicago and St Louis from eastern markets and cost millions. Shippers from Chicago and St Louis press for relief as a meeting is planned in Augustine to seek joint action with Western manufacturers and railroads.

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Public Opinion On The Bills In Indiana

Public consideration of proposed legislation grows as committees review bills. Indiana and Indianapolis residents will be asked to comment before final reports to the General Assembly. Meetings heard Wabash railroad counsel and shipper representative on alleged discrimination. Public morals panel to discuss Sunday baseball. health committees to hear tuberculosis hospital proposal. temperance groups invited to weigh in on various bills.

Indiana Indianapolis Ian W. Sime Wabash Rad Charles W. Bush FL Wayne Shippers Birsims Newhouse Railroad Baah Bil Hell and Newhouse General Assembly Tie A. C. Harrris Henry Warrum John W. Kern John Scott A. de Madan Fred France Huntington FE. M. Lee Lawrenceburg Clarence Kinyon Evanaville House Committee On Public Morals Wharton Yalnistera

Fairbanks Postmaster Faces Competition for Assistant Role

At Fairbanks the newly appointed postmaster Henry W Bennett bonds the office for 240000 and weighs many candidates for assistant postmaster. Names mentioned include Robert Bryson David M Ellott Fred Gardner Samuel Rubens and John E Shideler with John H Shidell seen as potential successor. Others like Robert Grynnun Albert Lay and Fred Gardner are discussed as possible entrants while civil service staff cheer some and jeer others. The position carries 8400 a year and sparks a rush of hopeful rivals as the vacancy lingers and political influence swirls.

Robert Bryson David M. Ellott Fred Gardner Samuel Rubens John E. Shideler List Henry W. Bennett Post Office Department Civil Service Frank Richmann Fairbanka Mit Iwente Min John H. Shidell Jip Robert Grynun Mayer Bookwriters Pallbean Surceon Tilly Hewwalter ant-Bokwalter Hares News Kenenman Albert Lay Otter Hiveridge David Mmki Keo Hin As Vista Turon Rochachild

Smoot Case Draws Senate Hearings On Mormon Church

The Senate considers arguments on the Smoot case and Mormon church issues as hearings probe oath secrecy and endowment ceremonies. Senators Barrows McComas Beveridge and others weigh representation for Utah and possible prohibition measures amid a charged political scene.

Acripps Rae Bress Washington Senate Senatap Datola Barrows McComas Beveridgy Utah Smoot Mierman Church Withesson

Fire destroys Bramwell hall and bank in Bluefield area

A blaze centered in Bramwell and extending to Cromwell, Virginia, destroyed the reai fencing and the Odd Fellows hall, damaged the Bank of Bramwell, and threatened the entire town. Edward Hurt and Alexander Thomas were arrested on charges of incendiary acts as authorities investigated the inferno.

Liquozone Promises Cure All Germ Diseases Nationwide

A sensational health blurb touts Liquozone as a universal germ killer that can cure numerous diseases without harming tissues. It claims extensive testing by physicians, spending over a million dollars, and guarantees on bottle offers while listing an array of ailments said to be cured. The piece uses bold, sweeping claims and emphasizes internal use and universal effectiveness across many conditions.

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Free Liquozone Bottle Offer Trial Coupon

A promotional note invites readers to request a free full size Liquozone bottle by mailing the coupon. It promises no obligation and says the druggist will be paid by the promoter, highlighting a low price of five cents for Liquozone in some formats.

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Police Fail to Protect Women From Assaults by Negro Thief

A chaotic police response is described as a Black assailant targeted several women in a well lit city area. The report details multiple attacks, police efforts, and victims including a Miss Chak and Mrs Thomas Christin, with one victim seriously injured and others robbed or threatened.

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Wood's Sapparita Promises Rheumatism Relief

An old ad claims rheumatism is only temporarily soothed by external remedies and promotes Wood's Sapparita as a cure. It argues the remedy corrects blood acidity upon which rheumatism depends and cures the ailment.

Pulleys and Saws and Supply Delivery Items

An old nurse for children and Mrs Winslow's soothing dr nur for teething is claimed to be the best remedy for diarrhoea and teething pains. The ad copy lists pulleys shafting saws and delivery from a supplier with misspelled names and vintage phrasing.

New Family in Uncle Sam's Big Post Office

George B. Cortelyou is slated to head the Postal Department on March 4 amid a broad shift in political appointees. The report notes four assistant postmaster general roles, two vacant, with selections expected by President Roosevelt. Conrad, a Kentucky Republican, is favored for a top post, while Cortelyou’s successor may be named acting assistant.

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Poisoning in Moyer Case Stuns Mishawaka Residents

Mrs. George Moyer died January 1 after a sudden illness traced by Chicago University experts to intestinal poisoning. The stomach held the poison and coroner Holtzendorff has not issued a verdict. The report notes a desperate health decline before death.

A Girl in Irons and Court Struggle in Indiana

A detailed report from Indianapolis outlines the case of a girl held in a prison and her testimony regarding abuse. It covers Mrs Jenner and Mrs Forbes, the administration, and demands for reform in the women’s institutions. The State Board of Charities advocates separating the reform and punishment facilities and funding a new school on Crawfordsville Road, but current funds are deemed insufficient.

Bhan Forbes Ben Inglett Women's Prison Pitt State Board of Charities Gine School Crawfordaville Raid Indianapolis Durbin

Polar Wave Hits Nebraska City and Lincoln

A sharp polar wave grips Nebraska with temperatures plunging to 10 below in Valentina and 5 below in Lincoln. The extreme cold, accompanied by brisk winds, is forecast to continue through Wednesday, disrupting travel and daily routines across the region. Strong wind chills and freezing conditions are expected to persist.

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